The Decline of Protests Against Tahrir al-Sham: Insights from Jusoor Studies
The Jusoor Center for Studies has uncovered the reasons behind the diminishing protests against Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in northern Syria. According to their report, the protests have waned due to HTS’s obstruction of movement leaders’ strategies, prevention of sustained sit-ins and centralized demonstrations, and disruption of unity among the factions.
Despite the declining protests, the report highlights that HTS’s confrontational policy does not guarantee the movement’s complete suppression. In fact, resorting to force may incite broader societal participation in protests. The report also outlines challenges faced by the anti-commission movement, such as the lack of a unified political vision post-objective phase and internal fragmentations which HTS could exploit.
Recently, the Revolutionary Movement Gathering in Idlib called for the release of activists detained by HTS. The movement emphasized the detainees’ rights and urged human rights organizations to pressure for their liberation. They condemned HTS leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani for the arbitrary arrests, drawing parallels with the tactics of the Damascus government.
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